Programs and Activities

The Luce Foundation Center for American Art, an innovative study center and visible art storage facility, displays more than 3,000 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection in a three-story space. Through free public programs and social media, the Luce Center brings the museum’s collection to you.

The Luce Center is located on the third floor of the museum, so be sure to plan enough time during your visit to explore!

Free public WiFi internet access is available in the Luce Foundation Center during museum hours. A limited number of electrical outlets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sketching: Draw and Discover

Bring a pad and pencil and your imagination to the Luce Foundation Center every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to join a brief instructional session and sketch works of art on display. See upcoming Sketching: Draw and Discover programs on the events calendar.

Luce Unplugged

Enjoy Luce Unplugged, the Luce Center’s pairing of the visual arts and music by Washington, DC-area musicians. And check out with the Museum’s unique version of the mix tape, at Luce Unplugged Mix Tape.

Scavenger Hunts

Follow the clues in our Luce Center scavenger hunts to find specific artworks among the more than 3,000 objects on display. Get all of the answers correct and win a prize!

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Follow the Luce Foundation Center on Tumblr! We’ll highlight pieces from the collections, museum programs, neighborhood events and art news. Feel free to ask us a question or leave a comment!